The meaning of SOFTLY is in a soft manner —used interjectionally to enjoin silence or less haste.

Definition of softly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

SOFTLY definition: in a low pitch or volume; quietly. See examples of softly used in a sentence.

"Peter," she called softly. She chuckled softly. He closed the door softly. She started crying softly. Nicola laughed softly.

SOFTLY definition: easy to dent , work, or cut without shattering ; malleable | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

Yielding readily to pressure or weight: a soft melon; a soft pillow. b. Easily molded, cut, or worked: soft wood. c. Sports Not tense and therefore capable of absorbing the impact of a ball or puck and of …

gentle, mild, warm-hearted, or compassionate: a soft, grandmotherly woman. smooth, soothing, or ingratiating: soft words.

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb softly, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

2025年10月8日 · softly (comparative softlier or more softly, superlative softliest or most softly) In a soft manner; gently. quotations

6 天之前 · /ˈsɔftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ IPA guide Definitions of softly adverb with little weight or force synonyms: gently, lightly